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Celebrate Progress :)

The other day I was packing my suitcase for a trip & sometimes packing makes me discouraged because I often forget something. Things I’ve forgotten include: makeup, my passport, entrance visas for various countries, my notes for preaching, various clothing necessities & the list goes on without limit. But I’m choosing to celebrate progress because lately, I’ve forgotten less than usual 🙂

And this is my encouragement to you today: celebrate progress more than conclusion. So many times I’ve been discouraged with myself for not having everything together. Discouragement can often become disheartening & ultimately depressing. So let’s chose today to celebrate progress rather than discouragement. Here are some ideas for celebrating:

Maybe your less late than usual

Maybe you gave someone a complement when usually you’re awkwardly quiet

Maybe you said less than what was running around in your mind & emotions

Maybe you showed up when you wanted to disappear

Maybe you chose courage rather than fear / intimidation

Maybe you listened instead of talking mindlessly to fill what seemed to be an awkward quiet

Maybe you prayed a little more than worried

Maybe you chose to be vulnerable rather than amored

Maybe you purposely gave without expecting a complementary payback

Maybe you chose to walk out your stress rather than eat the chocolate ,)